Job Description
We are considering full and part time applicants for this role.
As a Cook with Leonard Cheshire you will play a key role in the preparation of meals, special events and functions, providing a high-quality kitchen service in our residential care home. Working within the constraints of the budget, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the kitchen and formal supervision of kitchen staff, delivering nutritionally balanced, varied and attractively presented meals.
This role will be based at our St Michael's home in Axbridge. St Michael's is home to 36 adults with physical disabilities. We're in the peaceful village of Axbridge in Somerset, commutable from Cheddar and Weston-Super-Mare. We offer an environment where you can be part of a team who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of adults with physical disabilities.
The successful Cook will be:
You will:
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:
This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
* No agencies please *
Location: Axbridge - St. Michael's
Employment type: Permanent
Job type: Full time & part time
Salary: £10.35 per hour
Closing Date: 13 December 2021
You may have experience of the following: Catering, Caterer, Cook, Chef, Kitchen Assistant, Food Prep, Food Hygiene, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.
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As a Cook with Leonard Cheshire you will play a key role in the preparation of meals, special events and functions, providing a high-quality kitchen service in our residential care home. Working within the constraints of the budget, you will be responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the kitchen and formal supervision of kitchen staff, delivering nutritionally balanced, varied and attractively presented meals.
This role will be based at our St Michael's home in Axbridge. St Michael's is home to 36 adults with physical disabilities. We're in the peaceful village of Axbridge in Somerset, commutable from Cheddar and Weston-Super-Mare. We offer an environment where you can be part of a team who are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of adults with physical disabilities.
The successful Cook will be:
- Preparing a menu in line with the allocated budget
- Prepare, cook and serve meals to service users
- Document menus
You will:
- Have experience working in a kitchen environment, ideally as a cook or a chef.
- Have a recognised catering qualification (Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate and additional HACCP accreditation or Level 4 Food Hygiene Certificate, or commitment to work towards this).
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:
- Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
- Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell (salary sacrifice).
- Discounted tariffs with 02.
- Access to great savings and discounts with major UK retailers.
- Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates.
- Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
* No agencies please *
Location: Axbridge - St. Michael's
Employment type: Permanent
Job type: Full time & part time
Salary: £10.35 per hour
Closing Date: 13 December 2021
You may have experience of the following: Catering, Caterer, Cook, Chef, Kitchen Assistant, Food Prep, Food Hygiene, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.
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